Postcode WN8 8EB is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale North area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale Ashurst area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The median sale price in Skelmersdale North is £203,998 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,000 and £272,500. The nearest station is Parbold, about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 8EB.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 8EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £203,998 (about £214 per square foot) in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £307,500 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £190,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 18 | £165,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 3 | £80,000 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,475 | £52,500 | £135,000 | £81,500 |
| 2017 | £191,995 | £60,000 | £129,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £199,473 | £56,250 | £130,995 | £94,500 |
| 2019 | £194,995 | £62,000 | £132,500 | £87,750 |
| 2020 | £211,500 | £64,000 | £150,000 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £254,995 | £70,000 | £157,498 | £113,000 |
| 2022 | £257,995 | £72,500 | £163,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £279,000 | £74,500 | £169,750 | £114,000 |
| 2024 | £266,250 | £161,500 | £175,000 | £132,750 |
| 2025 | £297,500 | £80,000 | £180,000 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £105,000 | £187,000 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154 | £94 | £149 | £90 |
| 2017 | £161 | £102 | £146 | £98 |
| 2018 | £181 | £71 | £159 | £99 |
| 2019 | £176 | £111 | £164 | £121 |
| 2020 | £182 | £103 | £175 | £104 |
| 2021 | £216 | £155 | £182 | £128 |
| 2022 | £230 | £113 | £185 | £154 |
| 2023 | £236 | £149 | £205 | £144 |
| 2024 | £222 | £197 | £204 | £149 |
| 2025 | £223 | £124 | £212 | £159 |
| 2026 | £233 | £158 | £211 | £202 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 1, Selby Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EF | Other | Freehold | £482,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 46, Thurcroft Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £211,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 62, Thurcroft Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 49, Thurcroft Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 32, Thurcroft Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the WN8 8EB postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Lathom High School : A Technology College | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2022. | |
Lathom High School : A Technology College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jun 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Crow Orchard Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2017. | |
Crow Orchard Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Dec 2017
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tongbarn Convenience Store | 60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL | Walking directions to Tongbarn Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN8 8EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lizzie Urquhart
Skelmersdale North - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN8 8EB records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN8 8EB in Skelmersdale North is £203,998 (about £214 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN8 8EB, including Lathom High School : A Technology College (Good), Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School (Requires improvement) and Crow Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN8 8EB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 8EB is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lizzie Urquhart (Reform UK).